The US is closing its embassy in Kuwait, making it the second diplomatic mission to fully suspend operations since the war with Iran began. Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressed condolences to Kuwait for the military casualties.
The Embassy of Ukraine in Poland and the Polish police commented on the detention of 91 Ukrainian citizens. This happened during an operation to verify the legality of foreigners' stay and search for individuals.
The White House spokesperson stated that Spain agreed to cooperate on strikes against Iran. The Spanish Foreign Minister categorically denied this, citing international law.
NATO will shift its focus from tanks to drones and artificial intelligence at the summit in Turkey in July 2026. This will accelerate Europe's transition to the main guarantor of its security.
The Iranian Embassy in Ukraine invited Ukrainians to express their sorrow for the deceased Ayatollah Ali Khamenei by opening a book of condolences on March 4-6, 2026. Ukraine's Ambassador to South Africa, Oleksandr Shcherba, condemned this initiative, recalling Iran's responsibility for assisting the Russians and the deaths of Ukrainians.
U. S. federal prosecutors have informed interim Venezuelan President Delcy Rodriguez of potential charges of corruption and money laundering if she fails to comply with Trump's demands. The draft charges have been under development for the past two months.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine informs about the closure of airspace in Israel, Kuwait, Qatar, UAE, Iran, and Iraq as of March 4. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has received 54 appeals from Ukrainian citizens regarding the escalation of the situation in the region.
The US Consulate in Dubai caught fire late Tuesday evening after an Iranian drone strike.
An Iranian drone hit the US embassy in Riyadh, collapsing part of the roof, but with no casualties. Other drone attacks in Kuwait also caused no damage or injuries.
The US State Department has urged Americans to leave Middle Eastern countries immediately due to serious security risks. The list includes Bahrain, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Israel, and Saudi Arabia.
The US Embassy in Jordan temporarily evacuated all personnel due to an unspecified threat. Security warnings in Arabic and English were broadcast from the embassy's loudspeakers.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha announced the strengthening of consular support for Ukrainians in the Middle East. Currently, about 250,000 Ukrainian citizens are in the region, and there is no information about their injuries or deaths.
Zelenskyy stated that the trilateral talks between Ukraine, the US, and Russia, scheduled for March 5-6, have not been canceled. The meeting location in Abu Dhabi remains uncertain due to ongoing hostilities.
The Embassy of Ukraine in the UAE urges citizens to urgently fill out registration forms due to the deteriorating security situation. Hotlines are overloaded, so the online form is the primary means of communication.
Kaja Kallas will hold an extraordinary meeting of the Foreign Affairs Council due to Iran. She condemns the attacks by the Iranian regime, which threaten a wider war in the Middle East.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that the time and place of the next meeting of the teams from Ukraine, the US, and Russia will depend on security circumstances. He emphasized that Russia must cease its aggression, and peace must be guaranteed.
Hillary Clinton told the House Oversight Committee that she had no information about Epstein's criminal activities. She never met him or visited his properties.
Angelina Jolie once again appealed to the international community, emphasizing that the world has no right to get used to the tragedy in Ukraine. She cited data on 10.8 million people in need of assistance and 5.9 million Ukrainians who have gone abroad.
Talks involving Ukraine and the United States in Geneva will begin before noon. The Ukrainian delegation is headed by National Security and Defense Council Secretary Rustem Umerov.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine officially denied accusations of supplying weapons to Burkina Faso. The Ministry's spokesperson, Heorhiy Tykhyi, stated that such fake stories are aimed at diverting attention from the visit of Ghana's Foreign Minister to Ukraine.
A US-flagged boat invaded Cuban waters on February 25, 2026, and opened fire on Cuban servicemen, wounding the commander. As a result of the clash, "four aggressors were killed, and six were wounded."
The US has officially warned Ukraine that its attacks on Russian oil facilities, particularly in Novorossiysk, have affected American investments in Kazakhstan. This is due to the interests of American companies in the Caspian Pipeline Consortium.
The US warned Ukraine that its attacks on Russian oil facilities affected American investments in Kazakhstan. Ukraine's Ambassador to the US, Olha Stefanishyna, confirmed receiving an official diplomatic message.
Latvian Foreign Minister Baiba Braže called for Russia's accountability at the 11th emergency session of the UN General Assembly. She emphasized the forced displacement of 20,000 Ukrainian children, calling it a war crime, confirmed by ICC arrest warrants for Putin and Lvova-Belova.
Latvian Foreign Minister Baiba Braže stated that Russia is systematically attacking Ukraine's energy and civilian infrastructure. This creates conditions for the physical destruction of Ukrainians, which is consistent with the Genocide Convention.
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Mariana Betsa stated that the Russian Federation will not succeed in its imperial plans. Ukraine is entering the fifth year of a full-scale war, enduring intense attacks, but continues to resist.
The European Union is working on the 20th package of sanctions against Russia, and its adoption is a matter of time. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stated that decisions are made unanimously.
The European Union is negotiating with Hungary and Slovakia to unblock the 20th package of sanctions against Russia. EU High Representative Kaja Kallas noted that diplomatic work continues despite the difficulties.
The European Union is stepping up financial support for Ukraine to strengthen its defense capabilities and doubling contributions to the Energy Support Fund. The EU is also intensifying measures against Russia's shadow fleet and imposing new sanctions for human rights violations.
The Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada, Ruslan Stefanchuk, announced the expectation of opening three negotiation clusters for Ukraine's EU membership. This was discussed during a meeting with EU Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos and EU Commissioner for Defence and Space Andrius Kubilius.
